Description
In this course, you will learn how to build robust dashboards for analyzing key metrics in Excel. We will begin with some dashboard design guidelines, such as understanding your audience and identifying necessary metrics. Then we will work through importing data, setting up calculated fields and columns, and creating key performance indicators (KPIs) for the dashboards.
Most business professionals use Excel to help them make decisions about their data. However, as the amount of data grows, it becomes more difficult to make strategic decisions based on rows and rows and columns and columns of data. You will learn how to add charts and eye-catching visuals with Power View, which will make your dashboards easily understood.
This session is presented using Excel 2013. Regardless of the version you are using, ALL concepts covered in this course apply to ALL versions of Excel.
Required Knowledge: Excel Data Analysis Series Part 2 – Data Gathering
Advanced Preparation: None
Who Should Attend: Anyone who wants to use data gleaned from Excel to make strategic decisions
Objective
- Create KPI dashboards
- Make strategic decisions based on the dashboards you’ve created
- Use various Excel tools to easily create even more meaningful KPI dashboards
Credit Types
- Computer Software & Applications: 2
Event Speaker(s)
- NCACPA On Demand 365
Registration Fees
| Registration | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| On Demand (2 hours) | Members | $100.00 |
| On Demand (2 hours) | Non Members | $225.00 |
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Available with CPE Select